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Steelers’ eight-time Pro Bowl safety Polamalu to retire

The 33-year-old Polamalu had two years remaining on his contract but saw his play dip significantly from his prime.


Polanco’s error caps awful series for Pirates

The Reds improved to 3-0 for the first time since 2011, when they won their first five games.


Masters (usually) requires learning curve

Few golfers enjoy early success at Augusta National.


SPORTS DIGEST || Mooney grad leads Pitt baseball past YSU

Boo Vazquez (Cardinal Mooney) launched two home runs – his first career multi-homer game – and finished 3-for-5 with four runs batted in to help Pitt (12-19) take down Youngstown State (8-18), 12-1, and end a seven game skid.


Cavaliers win division, East’s second seed

Kyrie Irving scored 27 points to lead Cleveland past Milwaukee.


Santana, Aviles power Tribe

Carlos Carrasco struck out 10 to get the win for Cleveland.


Harrison signs four-year, $27.3 million contract

The All-Star third baseman said he wants to continue to be “part of something special.”


Geno, UConn women get 10th crown

Geno Auriemma and his UConn Huskies are a perfect 10.


Watson chasing his third green jacket

Bubba Watson’s unorthodox game sets up well for Augusta National.


New, improved Carrasco agrees to $22 million extension

The powerful arm was always apparent, and so was Carlos Carrasco’s potential.


Youngster ties for ESPN bracket crown

A sixth-grade boy from suburban Chicago completed a near-perfect bracket.


Senators ‘Stone’ Pens

Ottawa rallies from three goals down to remain alive in NHL playoff chase Pittsburgh Post-


Wisconsin coach wasn’t the first to vent after a loss

The latest angry loser: Bo Ryan.


Zoldan-owned horse misses qualifying for Derby

Unrivaled finished seventh at the Toyota Blue Grass.


Blue Jackets down Pens for 9th straight

Sidney Crosby is concerned that the Pittsburgh Penguins aren’t playing with enough desperation.